Farmer killed in incident involving tractor in Co Limerick

The incident happened at around 3pm on Tuesday
Farmer killed in incident involving tractor in Co Limerick

Sarah Slater

A farmer in his 60s has died following an incident involving a tractor at his family farm in Co Limerick.

The man, from Baunteen, Galbally, Co Limerick, was involved in the incident at around 3pm on Tuesday.

Gardaí and paramedics attended the scene and a report is to be compiled for the coroner’s office.

The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) are also to carry out an investigation.

A statement from gardaí confirmed the man's death, adding that his remains have been take to the mortuary at University Hospital Limerick, “where a post-mortem will take place in due course”.

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